Job Details

Sergeant for Community Safety (P.O.S.T. Certified) - District

Position Number: 7100283
Location: Oakland, CA
Position Type: Campus Safety and Police

Sergeant for Community Safety (P.O.S.T. Certified) - District

Peralta/College Information

Job Title
Sergeant for Community Safety (P.O.S.T. Certified) - District

Time Base
40 hrs/week 12 months/year

Compensation
Salary Range: $155,695 - $184,004/Annual, Hiring Range: $155,695 - $169,849/Annual

Position Type
Management

Department
Human Resources-Personnel (135)

City
Oakland

State
CA

Job Description Summary
Under the direction of the Executive Director for Community Safety/Chief (Chief), serve as shift
supervisor for the Community Safety Department; provide security and protection to students,
personnel, equipment, and property of the Peralta Community College District; enforce laws and
ordinances; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.

WORK SCHEDULE
This is a full-time position with a five-day, 40-hour-per-week schedule. Duties are performed 12 months a year. May be required to work some evenings, nights, and weekends, depending on the department's needs.

Duties & Responsibilities

CORE HOLISTIC SAFETY AND WELLNESS DUTIES
Proactive Community Safety: Officers work to build trust and partnerships with the departments,
community partners, colleges, external agencies, and behavioral health to collaboratively address
underlying issues causing challenges and opportunities for our District community
Mental Health Crisis Intervention: Recognizing that we do encounter people with mental health
challenges, officers act in coordination with other services and staff, using de-escalation tactics and
connecting individuals to mental health services rather than just the criminal justice system.
Trauma-Informed Care: Officers are trained to identify trauma, particularly in students and
community members, to minimize further harm and help them regain a sense of security
throughout the District and community.
Preventive Social Service Involvement: Police often take on social work roles, providing resources
for addiction treatment, coordinating with homeless shelters, conducting welfare checks, and
offering support to community members in crisis.
Public Education and Engagement: Engaging in outreach, community meetings, and providing a
holistic style of training on various activities from de-escalation, First Aid, CPR, AED, and other
safety measures to empower community members

The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification.

Serve as a supervisor for the Community Safety Department, including the supervision
of Community Safety Services Assistants, Dispatchers, and Cadets; performs various
administrative duties to assist in the overall smooth operation of the department.
Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel; maintain discipline among
department members; schedule shifts and assignments of assigned personnel to maintain a fully
operational patrol schedule.
Conduct training and briefing sessions for Community Safety Department meetings.
Receive and respond to complaints from faculty, staff, students, and the public regarding
Community Safety services, campus operations, and other issues; investigate serious personnel
complaints against members of the department; advise campus managers on criminal activity and
complaints.
Perform duties as a Community Safety Officer; respond to calls for service and emergencies,
make arrests, prepare reports, and appear in court as needed.
Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports related to assigned activities and personnel;
approve reports and departmental paperwork submitted by Community Safety Officers and other
department support staff.
Operate and assure proper maintenance, use, and operation of equipment, supplies, and
materials used in the department, including a vehicle, firearm, body-worn camera, taser, baton,
radio, fire extinguisher, first aid kit, emergency equipment, and various other patrol and office
equipment.
Intervene in disputes between students and instructors and determine appropriate action.
Conduct classroom presentations regarding personnel and property safety related to the campus
community and the surrounding community.
Participate in the evaluation, acquisition, and procurement of equipment for the department
Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
Possess a California P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate and three (3) years of full-time law enforcement
experience required.
Associate's degree or sixty (60) units from an accredited college; OR relevant experience in lieu of
a degree, and/or possession of a P.O.S.T. Intermediate Certificate preferred.
Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, psychological examination, polygraph
test, and medical exam
Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
Valid California Driver's License

Other Requirements
ABILITIES/SKILLS
Serve as a supervisor for the Community Safety Department.
Provide security and protection to students, personnel, equipment and property of the district.
Enforce laws and ordinances.
Administer first aid in emergency situations.
Conduct training and briefing sessions and various safety-related classroom presentations.
Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.
Respond quickly, effectively, and efficiently in emergencies or crisis situations.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
Meet schedules and timelines.
Work independently with little direction.
Plan and organize work.
Prepare comprehensive narrative and statistical reports.
Direct the maintenance of a variety of reports and other paperwork related to assigned activities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
Sitting and standing for extended periods of time.
Use of a firearm and other police safety equipment.
Operate an emergency vehicle in a variety of conditions.
Work outdoors in various working conditions

Desirable Qualifications
Candidates with a degree in modern policing from a California community college may receive
hiring preference.
Associates or Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, or administration of justice, or a relevant
field of study
Experience in working within an educational setting, preferably in community colleges.
Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, linguistic, ethnic backgrounds and disabilities of community college students, faculty, and staff.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Reliable, responsible, dependable, and a good team player 10. Ability to participate in meetings,
workshops, events, and other college functions as needed and to be able to represent the
department.
Good organizational skills.
Willingness to work extended hours or start early when required.
Ability to work and perform job duties effectively under pressure.
Ability to pay close attention to detail to ensure consistent accuracy and prioritize workload with
frequent interruptions
Effective experience in conflict resolution in person, virtually, by email, and/or by phone.
Ability to take initiative, problem solve, and work independently with good judgment about
when to seek direction.
Understanding of regulations related to the handling of confidential student information
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge/Areas of Expertise
Public safety, investigation, law enforcement, and security methods, practices, and procedures.
California Penal, Vehicle, and Education Codes, District regulations, and other laws, codes,
rules, and regulations related to assigned activities.
Oral and written communication skills.
Principles and practices of supervision and training.
Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Interpersonal skills using tact, de-escalation, patience, and courtesy.
First Aid, CPR, and AED methods.
Use and maintenance of a firearm and other non-lethal instruments.

Environmental Demands

Tools & Equipment Used

Application Deadline Date
May 24, 2026

Open Date
04/21/2026

First Review Date:

Special Instructions to Applicants
APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Failure to follow the requirements below may result in your application being disqualified.

Required documents and applications are only accepted through the online process. Please do not mail or fax your application.

Information on transcripts must include degree awarded and confer date.

Copies of diplomas will not substitute for transcripts. Finalists will be required to submit official transcripts from fully accredited college or university institutions prior to the final interview.

Note: A written evaluation by an official foreign credentials/transcripts evaluation and translation service must be submitted for Foreign Degree(s) (non-U.S. degrees) by the application deadline date.

Travel expenses for the interview and selection process will be borne by the candidates.

Appointment to the position is conditional upon the approval of the Chancellor.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employees must satisfy all pre-employment requirements to work for the District which include, but are not limited to, the following items:

REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

Tuberculosis Examination: Prior to employment, the successful candidate will be required to submit evidence (either skin test or X-ray report) of being free of tuberculosis within the past sixty (60) days. The TB test is a condition of employment and any expense must be borne by the successful candidate.

Fingerprinting Requirement: As a condition of employment, all employees working for community colleges in the State of California are required to be fingerprinted within the first ten (10) working days of the date of employment pursuant to Education Code Section 88024.

Immigration Requirement: According to the Immigration Reform and Control Act, the Peralta Community College District is required to verify that all new employees are legally authorized to work in the United States.

All new employees are required to complete and sign a verification form and provide documentation attesting that he/she is legally authorized to work in the United States.

District Policy: Employees must provide a Social Security number for payroll and tax reporting. Acceptable documentation includes a Social Security card or official documentation issued by the Social Security Administration. Employees may present any lawful alternative permitted under federal regulations.

Medical Examination: Under state regulations and as a condition of employment, certain positions may require a medical examination prior to employment. Expenses incurred will be borne by the employee.

EEO Statement
The Peralta Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age religion, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or genetic information, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veterans status, status with regards to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices.

Reasonable Accommodations
In conformance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests for Reasonable Accommodations may be made to the Office of Human Resources by calling (510) 466-7283.

The Peralta Community College District reserves the right to close or not fill any advertised position.

Benefits Information
FRINGE BENEFITS
The Peralta Colleges proudly offers a competitive and comprehensive core of work-life benefits. The value of the employer contribution towards your benefits may increase your total compensation by as much as 47%. Benefit-eligible employees have access to coverage for themselves and eligible dependents:

Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug insurance coverage*
Life insurance of 150% of your income up to $100,000.
Long-term disability coverage.
Employee Assistance Program.

In addition to your own contribution, Peralta also contributes 26.81% of your salary to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). Effective January 1, 2013, the PEPRA (Public Employees' Pension Reform Act) went into effect. Changes have been implemented as a result of the adoption of this legislation that impact new and existing employees enrolled in CalPERS. A summary of those changes is available at http://www.calpers.ca.gov/eip-docs/employer/program-services/summary-pension-act.pdf. For further up to date information on CalPERS retirement eligibility and PEPRA, please visit the website at www.calpers.com www.calpers.ca.gov/. The CalPERS member handbook is available at http://www.calpers.ca.gov/eip-docs/about/pubs/member/your-benefits-your-future-school-benefits.pdf., please visit the website at www.calpers.com. After 10 years of creditable service, medical benefits in retirement are extended until age 65.

Other voluntary benefits include:

Flexible benefit plan participation in the Medical Reimbursement Plan, Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan (under tax code 125)
Pre-tax commuting expenses (under IRS code 132)
Tax-deferred plan participation in the 403(b) and 457 plans
Credit union membership
Prepaid legal plan participation
Additional Life Insurance for yourself, spouse or children
Kaiser and United Health Care Dental are fully paid by the District. Other plans require employee contribution.
Subject to change.

Mission Statement
The Peralta Community College District is a collaborative of colleges advancing social and economic transformation for students and the community through quality education, rooted in equity, social justice, environmental sustainability, and partnerships.

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